Removes engine oil, air-con fluids, tyre marks and other vehicle stains and rubber deposits, in addition to removing vegetation staining from driveway concrete block paving and natural stone block paving.Brick panelling lowes. Removes black spot, lichen, moss and stains from natural stone, concrete and porcelain patio and pathway paving. Suitable for sandstone, limestone, travertine, slate, granite, marble, terracotta, brick, concrete and porcelain patio paving. Keep your paving looking superb, year after year!Ī range of scientifically advanced cleaning products that will clean and help maintain all types of natural stone, concrete and porcelain paving.Ī heavy duty cleaner for removing stubborn ground in dirt and grime from patio and pathway paving. Please refer to our laying instructions if in any doubt. This can be found on the packaging (usually a number followed by a letter, or a six digit number.Ī flexible jointing grout should be used to joint the tiles and care must be taken not to let it dry on the surface of the tile. Keep a note of the 'batch code' of the porcelain being laid in case you need more to complete or extend your paved area. For something on a smaller scale, a simple stone statue of a pagoda pillar is an excellent nod to the tradition. If you have sufficient space, you could have a pavilion nestled in a corner of your garden. Laying your patio one pallet at a time can lead to slight but visible colour banding. Authentic Japanese gardens will include a pagoda, which is an oriental style pavilion which was traditionally used as outdoor temples. This ensures that the overall desired hue is achieved and evens out any slight colour discrepancies. It is therefore essential to lay the paving by mixing the tiles from each of the packs that are to be laid. Porcelain is manufactured in batches and the the colour and texture can vary from batch to batch. Joint width ideally 5mm (optimum cosmetically). It is essential to use a Priming Slurry, which should be applied to the underside of each paving tile just prior to laying. Set the paving tiles on a full wet mortar bed (40mm), using a 5:1 sharp sand : cement ratio.Ĭut tiles with a 'Diamond Porcelain Cutting Blade' (circular no teeth) on a hand tool or table saw. Lay on an MOT Type 1 or GSB aggregate sub-base, over a geo-textile covering. This is a result of precise machining of a regular unrectified tile, so that each of the four sides will be at a 90° angle to the top and bottom faces of the tile. This enables closer jointing so that the tiles can appear as one large uninterrupted, seamless surface of stone flooring.Ī rectified floor tile is one whose edges are perfectly vertical with respect to it's surface. How to Lay A Porcelain Patio (Full Video)ĭiscovery porcelain patio paving tiles are rectified to give a calibrated, dimensional accuracy. This unique finish roughens the tile surface without changing its appearance giving good grip underfoot in damp and wet weather. R11 Anti-slip Finish is the latest development to meet the growing demand for porcelain outdoor paving. In summary they will stay looking aesthetically as laid for many years with minimal cleaning maintenance. CLOUD GARDEN LTD CLOUD GARDEN LTD is a management consulting company based out of FIRST FLOOR TELECOM HOUSE 125-135 PRESTON ROAD, BRIGHTON, United Kingdom. Blacks will stay black, not turn to grey, light colours will stay faithful and will not turn grey/brown. Discovery porcelain paving tiles will not experience colour fading.Moss and algae cannot get established as they can on stone. Discovery porcelain paving tiles are resistant to acid and alkali chemicals such as fertilizers and lawn treatments.
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